Staff Reports
When it comes to the upcoming presidential election, one thing is becoming crystal clear: Vice President Kamala Harris is in deep trouble. With just five days to go, her chances of retaining a spot in the White House seem to be dropping faster than a lead balloon. New Hampshire, a state Democrats thought would be a secure bet, now hangs in the balance, transforming from a leaning blue into a veritable toss-up.
Recent polling data from RealClearPolitics reveals Trump is hot on Harris’ heels in the Granite State, which political analysts believed was going to be hers to lose. The numbers show that she’s not only losing ground but has also switched from the favored candidate to playing defense. While Trump’s campaign is buzzing with optimism about a potential victory, insiders suggest that Harris has been forced to dump resources into New Hampshire just to keep her head above water.
Here is the current Real Clear Politics Electoral Map. New Hampshire recently went from leaning blue to a toss up. pic.twitter.com/OJnsu86g7n
— David Karim (@davidkarim) October 31, 2024
The New Hampshire Journal/Praecones Analytica poll gives Trump a razor-thin edge with a 50.2 percent chance to Harris’ 49.8. It is hard to believe that just months ago, Harris basked in the limelight of double-digit leads over Trump. Perhaps all those self-congratulatory speeches have finally caught up with her, as she now scrambles to muster a last-minute rally in a place that used to be viewed as an easy win for the Democrats.
This shift in New Hampshire is especially intriguing, given that the state has sided with Democrats in the last eight presidential elections. In light of this, one could wonder just how much longer the voters will put up with the same tired Democratic playbook. Recent history hasn’t been favorable, with two Democratic nominees—Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020—slipping through the cracks in the Granite State, while Trump continues to gain momentum.
Now, as Trump picks up an additional 2.2 points in new polling, the writing seems to be on the wall. New Hampshire has traditionally swung purple, but the latest indications suggest that the scales might just tip the other way come election day. The game is changing faster than a chameleon in a bag of Skittles, and Harris is left scrambling to keep her hopes alive. What remains to be seen is whether she can navigate these treacherous waters or if she’ll go down with the ship.
